Russian Military Strikes Destroy 10 Million Books in Ukraine
Summary
Russian military strikes have destroyed over 10 million books in Ukraine, including millions of school textbooks and books stored in warehouses. Ukrainian officials say these attacks aim to erase Ukrainian culture, while Russia denies targeting civilians and says it focuses on military sites.Key Facts
- Russian attacks destroyed 8 million books in Kharkiv, including about 620,000 school textbooks.
- An additional 60,000 books were ruined in attacks on warehouses near Kyiv.
- Moscow has conducted at least 21 attacks on Ukraine’s book industry in the past four and a half years.
- Some Ukrainian bookshops have closed due to low demand and damaged warehouses.
- Ukrainian officials reported that Russian drones and forces continue striking publishing companies and book markets.
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister said Russia fears Ukrainian books and is trying to destroy Ukrainian cultural identity.
- The destruction of books represents a significant loss, amounting to about a third of Ukraine’s annual book production.
- Ukraine and Russia continue exchanging military strikes in border regions and occupied territories.
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